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a little bit of an energy squeeze there going on. we'll watch that sector carefully. >> another sector to watch carefully, the currency is a big focus here in tokyo. how and where do we stand on fx levels? >> currency is always playing into stock sentiment. let's look at the currency for the dollar/yen and euro/yen. 82 to 83. the yen is holding stronger there. the euro/yen 34 to 39. also, a little bit of a reflex reaction to weaker u.s. economic data. markets still, however, believe that the yen may continue to weaken. we may be seeing a short term yen buying. also, still to come, economic data out of the u.s. we are going to have gdp and consumer sentiment and consumer spending. the consumer is a sign of progress in the u.s. economy. we'll keep track of all that. back to you. >> thanks for that. that was from the tokyo stock exchange. >>> euro zone nations are planning to expand their rescue funds amid concerns about the region's debt crisis. a seen your eu official said the total amount of bail out money is 940 billion euros. itis
a little bit of an energy squeeze there going on. we'll watch that sector carefully. >> another sector to watch carefully, the currency is a big focus here in tokyo. how and where do we stand on fx levels? >> currency is always playing into stock sentiment. let's look at the currency for the dollar/yen and euro/yen. 82 to 83. the yen is holding stronger there. the euro/yen 34 to 39. also, a little bit of a reflex reaction to weaker u.s. economic data. markets still, however, believe...
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they need to quickly state the energy portfolio and decide on the use of nuclear energy in the first half of next year. >> reporter: people in japan are frustrated because they don't know where their country's energy policy is headed and what the future holds for nuclear power. they want clarity. prime minister abe's decision on this issue will face plenty of scrutiny and will be among the first of many tests for his administration. nhk world, tokyo. >>> china is building up its military presence in the asia pacific region. the question is how southeast asian countries will need with the neighbor's growing clout. we have details on different positions two countries are taking on china. >> nhk has obtained information that sheds light on the stances they are taking on china and we start with the philippines which is stationing marines on the spratly islands. nhk world reports. >> reporter: the philippines and china and malaysia and brunei claim sovereignty over all or some of the spratly's, high ranking military officers say their country has started to deploy marines in nine islands
they need to quickly state the energy portfolio and decide on the use of nuclear energy in the first half of next year. >> reporter: people in japan are frustrated because they don't know where their country's energy policy is headed and what the future holds for nuclear power. they want clarity. prime minister abe's decision on this issue will face plenty of scrutiny and will be among the first of many tests for his administration. nhk world, tokyo. >>> china is building up its...
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tepco is losing its coverage from the japan atomic energy insurance pool. 23 nonlife insurers established the organization. the group decid last august it would not renew the company's contract. the utility deposited the funds friday with the tokyo legal affairs bureau. the science and technology ministry says the payment is the first of its kind by a power company. tepco spokesperson say the utility is still seeking coverage from private sector insurers. next we go to bangkok to find out what's going on in the region. >> in myanmar dozens of political prisoners have been released as part of an am messity by the government. another sign the country is moving tentatively towards democracy. it could further encourage western countries to consider lifting economic sanctions against southeast asia's most reclusive nation. myanmar says 651 prisoners were included in the presidential pardon. and nhk correspondent outside a jail confirms that political detainees were among those released. freed inmates were reunited with loved ones and supporters. organizations that campaigned for the release of
tepco is losing its coverage from the japan atomic energy insurance pool. 23 nonlife insurers established the organization. the group decid last august it would not renew the company's contract. the utility deposited the funds friday with the tokyo legal affairs bureau. the science and technology ministry says the payment is the first of its kind by a power company. tepco spokesperson say the utility is still seeking coverage from private sector insurers. next we go to bangkok to find out...
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industrialized countong been major thjapan creased demand for gas to generate 2% more gas last new energy sources, japan is one sights on shale gas tary rock er ground.an's leader, is eady taking part in j to extract shale gas iother countries. liquified naturaltain to become japan's futu we feel that our responsibilit but these efforts while na southeas increasingly fap up our bulletin i'm patchari bangkok.> north korean leader kim ng-un has made military developmentrity sinceower. the north is also seeking ways tattered economy. that's the attention pe.s. ♪♪♪♪ >> reporter: a n pyongyang restaurant north korean cuisine. eskorean dishes are popular in this may be the first ry in europe.. and it's spe the paintings and the music.th korean k at the restaurant. a nine-course the business' dutchh korean officialsn they first heard the id oney, so of cour oppor: according to the nal monetary fund, north korea's top trade partnestorical ally.eu ranks fourth. this man has spent last twying to strengthen europe's trade ties with the north. s, outsource c development overseas across a nort
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the second, is that 15% of energy supplies come from nuclear plants. and the third is that nuclear power accounts for about a quarter of all energy supplies. about one third of respondents of the poll, favored getting rid of nuclear power entirely. 40%, support cutting the rates to 15%. and 12% wanted the rastio to be one quarter. the poll asked about decision to restart two reactors in central japan. 42% had a positive review of the restart. 52% were negative. asked if more reactors sh s shoo back on line. the rest were w undeciundecided. >>> the sound of jack hammers and drills are, echoing, city officials want to upgrade roads and bridges before a meeting in september. gateway for exporting natural gas and oil to asia. japanese companies aren't missing out on the chance to got a piece of all that development. nhk world's correspondent has more. >> reporter: last month, a conference was held in malaysia. officials outlined the plan to expand the measure. >> devil offi developing econom demanding more energy. >> reporter: the largest port city in russ
the second, is that 15% of energy supplies come from nuclear plants. and the third is that nuclear power accounts for about a quarter of all energy supplies. about one third of respondents of the poll, favored getting rid of nuclear power entirely. 40%, support cutting the rates to 15%. and 12% wanted the rastio to be one quarter. the poll asked about decision to restart two reactors in central japan. 42% had a positive review of the restart. 52% were negative. asked if more reactors sh s shoo...
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the old area was ♪ >>> iran's nuclear energy organization issued a statement descbing the talks as candid. the two sides have discussed ways to carry out nuclear verification. the iaea wants access to the military complex near tehran. experts suspect the site is being used for nuclear experiments. iranian authorities insist they are developing their program for civilian purposes. israel, the u.s. and other nations believe they are trying to build nuclear weapons. >>> israel's economic blockade can make life difficult for palestinians in the gaza strip. but now a local athlete competing in this summer's olympic games is lifting people's spirits. nhk world reports. >> reporter: 19-year-old will run the 400-meter sprint. it won't be the first time he has competed internationally. at last year's world championship in south korea, he set a new record for palestine. now he is again giving the longsuffering people of gaza something to hope for. >> translator: i don't think anyone imagined that a boy from gaza would compete on the world stage. even if he doesn't win, he will make us proud. but ga
the old area was ♪ >>> iran's nuclear energy organization issued a statement descbing the talks as candid. the two sides have discussed ways to carry out nuclear verification. the iaea wants access to the military complex near tehran. experts suspect the site is being used for nuclear experiments. iranian authorities insist they are developing their program for civilian purposes. israel, the u.s. and other nations believe they are trying to build nuclear weapons. >>>...
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option two, atomic energy would be reduced to a lower level subject to review after 2030. option three, it would be maintained at a certain level such as 20% to 25%. and option four, government leaders won't make the decision. consumers will. and this is basically like letting the market decide. and chie yamagushi has been following the discussions and the debate. tell us about some of the points the committee members talked about. >> the economy ministry wanted the committee to decide the percentage of energy sources that will be used in japan in the year 2030. the committee also gratified a long-term revision on nuclear power. >> what are the pros and cons of each of the options we just mentioned. >> the dereliance option is aimed at preventing another nuclear accident in japan where earthquakes occur frequently. it would also stop nuclear waste from building up. but japan's utilities would have to increase electricity output by using thermal power generation for the time being, meaning carbon dioxide emission would rise. japan would need to quickly switch to renewable e
option two, atomic energy would be reduced to a lower level subject to review after 2030. option three, it would be maintained at a certain level such as 20% to 25%. and option four, government leaders won't make the decision. consumers will. and this is basically like letting the market decide. and chie yamagushi has been following the discussions and the debate. tell us about some of the points the committee members talked about. >> the economy ministry wanted the committee to decide...
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. >> translator: china is putting so much energy into developing culture. we're at a critical stage in cultural exports and imports. mo's award will boost cultural exchanges, it will play a major role in fostering china as a cultural power. that's something the government really wants. >> reporter: the reaction to mo's award is in stark contrast to the government's response two years ago when democracy activist won the prize. he is now serving time for inciting subversion of state power. officials there lashed out for all of the distant. they said it was interfering in china's domestic affairs. but mo gave a show of support to liu, shortly after receiving his award. >> translator: i hope liu is free again as soon as possible. >> reporter: he has not hesitated to write about contentious problems like the government's one child policy. so, that he has done again the government a japanese expert gave us this view. >> translator: it's true he writes about reality in china, but it's up to readers to judge whether his novels side with the chinese government or no
. >> translator: china is putting so much energy into developing culture. we're at a critical stage in cultural exports and imports. mo's award will boost cultural exchanges, it will play a major role in fostering china as a cultural power. that's something the government really wants. >> reporter: the reaction to mo's award is in stark contrast to the government's response two years ago when democracy activist won the prize. he is now serving time for inciting subversion of state...
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energy infrastructure would add up. he pointed to the expense of constructing generating facilities and power lines. he warned that immediately shutting down reactors would cut the power sa plupply. going nonnuclear would weaken bargaining position, buying oil and natural gas. >>> their government has promised to draft a new energy policy. ministers are working on scenarios for ending nuclear dependence while compen say tsa. prospect of nonnuclear japan is a hard sell to big business. executive associationer ud eiss challenge to the government. >> the government must explain and prove how they there will be no downside for business and people's daily lives if all nuclear reactors are scrapped in the future. this should be confirmed with concrete evidence and analysis. >> he stressed many businesses are oppose to abolishing nuclear power after concern it would destabilize the economy. >>> government officials have released their blueprint for rebuilding areas at the heart of the nuclear debate. they want to decontaminate
energy infrastructure would add up. he pointed to the expense of constructing generating facilities and power lines. he warned that immediately shutting down reactors would cut the power sa plupply. going nonnuclear would weaken bargaining position, buying oil and natural gas. >>> their government has promised to draft a new energy policy. ministers are working on scenarios for ending nuclear dependence while compen say tsa. prospect of nonnuclear japan is a hard sell to big business....
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and, the head of energy and infrastructure for kpmg japan. she shared her views with nhk world's correspondent. >> thank you so much. >> my pleasure. >> three months on from the new ruling, what is your assessment of the impact on the growth of the renewable energy market? >> the government has announced, that, as of the end of august -- the application or approval of the renewable -- energy, ibps, which is a, japanese government, is 1.3 in two months. since the beginning of july. and then what they're expecting for the first year is to -- 2.5 gigawatts. which means in two months, we already passed 50%. of what they're expecting. this really indicates -- the government f.i.t. program was attractive enough. to induce a lot of -- a new entry into the market. >> japan aims to expand its green industry into a $10 trillion market by 2020. even companies outside the energy business, such as telecom operator, soft bank, and convenience store operator, lawson are generating solar power. foreign firms are also keen to clinch a piece of the green pie a
and, the head of energy and infrastructure for kpmg japan. she shared her views with nhk world's correspondent. >> thank you so much. >> my pleasure. >> three months on from the new ruling, what is your assessment of the impact on the growth of the renewable energy market? >> the government has announced, that, as of the end of august -- the application or approval of the renewable -- energy, ibps, which is a, japanese government, is 1.3 in two months. since the...
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inside the building we find even more devices, to save the energy. almost right away, when you are go inside, you notice a difference in temperature. because it is much cooler inside. this area is echto plaza. 14 kinds of plants grow in the vertical garden. it starts from the first floor and rises all the way to the seventh. water is spread automatically from a system imbedded in the soil. these green walls, these green walls save energy and remove toxic substapsncesubstances. but this wall is one of many eco friendly inventions here. for example, the eves. they block the summer sun. but in the winter, when the sun is lower, sun light pours into the building and warms it up. the idea comes from korea's eco friendly traditional houses. the architect of the new city hall. >> translator: this is a traditional ecological design of korea. i adapted it to the new city hall and found it worked. >> the new city hall makes use of natural forms of energy. for instance, it gets electricity from solar power. and the building is heated by geothermal power. in fac
inside the building we find even more devices, to save the energy. almost right away, when you are go inside, you notice a difference in temperature. because it is much cooler inside. this area is echto plaza. 14 kinds of plants grow in the vertical garden. it starts from the first floor and rises all the way to the seventh. water is spread automatically from a system imbedded in the soil. these green walls, these green walls save energy and remove toxic substapsncesubstances. but this wall is...
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officers at the department of energy say they need another four decades to finish the clean up. one of the cup the vice president kurt kehler came to the area to share his experience with the japanese executives. he showed pictures of the site and discussed lessons his team learned. >> when people come and look at the work that has been done there, they say this is not like fukushima. it is not the same. well, that's true, but when you get down to looking at how cesium acts with the soil or cesium on a piece of concrete or on a roof, it acts the same in the united states as it does in japan. so the lessons we have learned over the 20 years of doing the work are directly applicable. >> reporter: more than 80,000 people still live away from the fukushima hometowns. they cannot return until the radiation levels drop. decontamination workers have been using high pressure hoses and removing top soil. but they are looking for more methods. >> translator: i want to know if there is something i can do for decontamination other than just spraying water. >> what was often easier to remove
officers at the department of energy say they need another four decades to finish the clean up. one of the cup the vice president kurt kehler came to the area to share his experience with the japanese executives. he showed pictures of the site and discussed lessons his team learned. >> when people come and look at the work that has been done there, they say this is not like fukushima. it is not the same. well, that's true, but when you get down to looking at how cesium acts with the soil...
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they note that during the first nine months of 2012 china's energy consumption fell by 3.4% from the previous year. >> translator: we made a commitment at our party congress. we prioritized building and eco friendly society. we'll make a strong effort to promote a recycle-based society. china will act on climate change with other nations. >> some delegates also want reassurance on financial support. wealthy countries have pledged to provide $100 billion per year in aid by 2020. the money is intended to help the developing countries reduce carbon emissions and adapt to the effect of climate change. time is running out for the delegates to reach a deal. many divisions remain between the participants from the industrialized and developing nations. now it may be up to the ministers attending talks to steer the conference towards a successful conclusion. >>> chinese police have detained petitioners planning to voice their complaints about corruption to the state-run broadcaster. hundreds of beijing police officers stood outside china's central television on tuesday. it was the 30th annive
they note that during the first nine months of 2012 china's energy consumption fell by 3.4% from the previous year. >> translator: we made a commitment at our party congress. we prioritized building and eco friendly society. we'll make a strong effort to promote a recycle-based society. china will act on climate change with other nations. >> some delegates also want reassurance on financial support. wealthy countries have pledged to provide $100 billion per year in aid by 2020. the...
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the north agreed to suspend its enrichment activities and inspectors from the atomic energy agency at last month's meeting with the united states. in return, the u.s. will provide food aid. the russian government has welcomed the north's move. the north korean vice foreign minister will stay in russia until friday. he's expected to meet the new chief negotiator for the six party talks, deputy foreign minister. >>> china's government says it wants to slow down the economy and focus on stability. the national people's congress closed its annual session in beijing on wednesday. the apartment approved budget and policy plans for the coming year. they included a half point reduction in the annual growth target. that announcement has got worldwide attention. china has been a key driver of the global economy. nhk world is covering this story from beijing. >> reporter: the congress delegates convene at crucial time for china. setting the stage for a major leadership change this fall. after nine years at the top, president hew gin tow and premier wen jiabao are planning to hand power. the publ
the north agreed to suspend its enrichment activities and inspectors from the atomic energy agency at last month's meeting with the united states. in return, the u.s. will provide food aid. the russian government has welcomed the north's move. the north korean vice foreign minister will stay in russia until friday. he's expected to meet the new chief negotiator for the six party talks, deputy foreign minister. >>> china's government says it wants to slow down the economy and focus on...
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he's also meeting face to face with some opponents of atomic energy. no da sat down with ten citizens groups that oppose nuclear power generation, they criticize the government for reactivating two reactors in the ohi plant in central japan. they said researchers did not learn from the accident at fukushima daiichi and did not listen to citizens' opinions. they urged the prime minister to halt the reactors and scrap all of the country's nuclear plants. no da replied he approved the restart of the ohi facility after confirming its safety. he argued he made the decision for the sake of people's lives, not to benefit certain business groups. >> translator: our basic policy is to reduce our dependence on nuclear energy. in the medium to long-term, we are aiming to shift the nation's structure which relies on nuclear power. >> the citizens groups have been organizing anti-nuclear rallies near the prime minister's office every friday. former prime minister naoto kan helped them arrange their meeting. >>> experts studying the lessons of last year's disaster s
he's also meeting face to face with some opponents of atomic energy. no da sat down with ten citizens groups that oppose nuclear power generation, they criticize the government for reactivating two reactors in the ohi plant in central japan. they said researchers did not learn from the accident at fukushima daiichi and did not listen to citizens' opinions. they urged the prime minister to halt the reactors and scrap all of the country's nuclear plants. no da replied he approved the restart of...
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the government is promoting energy-saving technologies and renewable energy, but for now, coal and natural gas have replaced nuclear energy as the main sources of power. >> so what will happen if government leaders withdraw from this target? >> well, as you know, the fight against climate change is a global issue. negotiators from around the world are trying to agree on new climate treaty by 2015. they hope to cover all measures including managing economies such as china and india. experts on climate change say if the japanese government weakens its target, it will be hard for the negotiations. >> so what next? >> the new energy policy announced on wednesday is still a broad outline. we are still waiting for the details. an expert says government officials should give more consideration to climate change as they debate energy policy. >> i think it's necessary for the government to let the people know that both the nuclear policy and the climate change is important and we need to tackle those two issues in a parallel manner. >> government officicals say they finalize their plans on how to r
the government is promoting energy-saving technologies and renewable energy, but for now, coal and natural gas have replaced nuclear energy as the main sources of power. >> so what will happen if government leaders withdraw from this target? >> well, as you know, the fight against climate change is a global issue. negotiators from around the world are trying to agree on new climate treaty by 2015. they hope to cover all measures including managing economies such as china and india....
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and this system which is really pulling up a lot of energy through the philippines through northern parts of indochina in through this system. let's update you on what is going on. this tropical storm has reached typhoon status. it has just been sitting very, very slowly spinning in the east china sea. now it's starting to impact mainland china. the eye of the storm getting ready to move into the province over the next couple days. we'll see the storm -- yes it will weaken from hurricane status. but there will be a lot of tropical moisture continuing to fall toward the shanghai region and spreading inland for the next 48 hours. you uld see 200 millimeters plus and that will affect highly populated areas. we'll keep an eye on the progress. we have another hurricane to talk about. this is ernesto. it will be hitting tuesday night local time in the next couple hours. as it heads across land, it is going to lose a little bit of steam and become a tropical storm oncemore. t it will head out int the gulf of mexico and it will be a hurricane before it makes a second land fall in southeastern mex
and this system which is really pulling up a lot of energy through the philippines through northern parts of indochina in through this system. let's update you on what is going on. this tropical storm has reached typhoon status. it has just been sitting very, very slowly spinning in the east china sea. now it's starting to impact mainland china. the eye of the storm getting ready to move into the province over the next couple days. we'll see the storm -- yes it will weaken from hurricane...
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they include territorial disputes with china and south korea, japan's new energy policy, and an extensive reform of the social security system. prime minister noda says he's ready to meet those challenges head on. >> translator: there are times when i have to make a decision despite divisions within my party or among public opinion. throughout the past year, i have been reminded how painful and difficult such decisions can be. i realize that this country continues to face difficult problems at home and abroad. i have to address each one of them in a decisive manner and am fully aware of my responsibility. >> yoshihiko noda may be keeping his job as leader of the democratic party, but his days as prime minister could be numbered. for more on this story shery ahn spoke earlier with nhk world's political commentator masayo nakajima. >> what's next for the prime minister? >> noda will likely be forced to call a general election between november and january. you know, the opposition helped noda pass his package of tax and social security reforms. in exchange, he promised to dissolve the lower
they include territorial disputes with china and south korea, japan's new energy policy, and an extensive reform of the social security system. prime minister noda says he's ready to meet those challenges head on. >> translator: there are times when i have to make a decision despite divisions within my party or among public opinion. throughout the past year, i have been reminded how painful and difficult such decisions can be. i realize that this country continues to face difficult...
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they need to quickly state the energy portfolio and decide on the use of nuclear energy in the first half of next year. >> reporter: people in japan are frustrated because they don't know where their country's energy policy is headed and what the future holds for nuclear power. they want clarity. prime minister abe's decision on this issue will face plenty of scrutiny and will be among the first of many tests for his administration. nhk world, tokyo. >>> china is building up its military presence in the asia pacific region. the question is how southeast asian countries will need with the neighbor's growing clout. we have details on different positions two countries are taking on china. >> nhk has obtained information that sheds light on the stances they are taking on china and we start with the philippines which is stationing marines on the spratly islands. nhk world reports. >> reporter: the philippines and china and malaysia and brunei claim sovereignty over all or some of the spratly's, high ranking military officers say their country has started to deploy marines in nine islands
they need to quickly state the energy portfolio and decide on the use of nuclear energy in the first half of next year. >> reporter: people in japan are frustrated because they don't know where their country's energy policy is headed and what the future holds for nuclear power. they want clarity. prime minister abe's decision on this issue will face plenty of scrutiny and will be among the first of many tests for his administration. nhk world, tokyo. >>> china is building up its...
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the focus is how much japan should depend on nuclear energy. on tuesday the panel under the industry ministry put forward six options for 2030. one option has zero dependence on nuclear power, which accounted for over 26% in the previous fiscal year through march 2011. to make up for the difference, the proportion of renewable resources would go up over three times to 35%. thermal power would decline slightly to 50%. in-house power generation would more than double to 15%. meanwhile, another option balances energy security with economic growth. this would mean the highest dependence on nuclear power at 35%. here renewable energy would account for 20%, thermal power at 30%, and in-house generation at 15%. at the meeting some experts called for further discussion on nuclear power policy, while others urged more studies on boosting renewable energy. they plan to finalize the various options by may and submit them to the government. >>> a senior u.s. defense official has called for investment into the u.s. marine corps futenma air snags okinawa. ja
the focus is how much japan should depend on nuclear energy. on tuesday the panel under the industry ministry put forward six options for 2030. one option has zero dependence on nuclear power, which accounted for over 26% in the previous fiscal year through march 2011. to make up for the difference, the proportion of renewable resources would go up over three times to 35%. thermal power would decline slightly to 50%. in-house power generation would more than double to 15%. meanwhile, another...
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there's no doubt the energy sector hold the keys to iraq's reconstruction and the world energy supply. >> that's the latest in business headlines for this hour. here is a look at markets in the region. >>> they've told u.s. agencies that have exthe ended. the rocket will be carrying a satellite into orbit. the real goal is to test the long range missile technology. north korea's committee of space technology said engineers found a technical problem with the first stage of the three stage rocket. the committee announced it will extend the period for launching by one week. north korea said it will launch the rocket between december 6th and the 22nd. the international maritime organization, and the international telecommunication union said they were told of the extension on monday. the maritime and aviation bodies use it for flight trajection. they have not provided information about a satellite's frequency or orbit. the international community should take serious action against north korea if it goes ahead with the law firm. north korea domestic media have not reported the plan to laun
there's no doubt the energy sector hold the keys to iraq's reconstruction and the world energy supply. >> that's the latest in business headlines for this hour. here is a look at markets in the region. >>> they've told u.s. agencies that have exthe ended. the rocket will be carrying a satellite into orbit. the real goal is to test the long range missile technology. north korea's committee of space technology said engineers found a technical problem with the first stage of the...
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he was shown around by iran's atomic energy agency chief. the president said he understand that uranium is for peaceful purposes. the facility is the largest uranium enrichment plant. politicians are keen to work closely with mongolian leaders because of country's abundance of urium. the army can use enriched uranium for nuclear bombs and threatened to attack the site. u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton urged caution on iran's nuclear development. >> we share the common position that iran has a right to the use of peaceful nuclear energy. but iran must abide by its international obligations. >> she said iranian leaders cannot be permitted to get a nuclear weapon. >> and that'sll for this edition of "newsline." i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. do stay with us. we'll be back with more of your update at the top of the hour.
he was shown around by iran's atomic energy agency chief. the president said he understand that uranium is for peaceful purposes. the facility is the largest uranium enrichment plant. politicians are keen to work closely with mongolian leaders because of country's abundance of urium. the army can use enriched uranium for nuclear bombs and threatened to attack the site. u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton urged caution on iran's nuclear development. >> we share the common position that...
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softbank says it will build four solar energy plants as it branches into renewable energy ventures. construction of two plants starts next month. one plant is in kyoto, western japan. the other is gunma, near tokyo. the company aims to start operations in july and then sell the energy to power companies. softbank says its station in kyoto will generate enough electricity to support 1,000 households annually. the gunma facility will be able to power 640 households. the schedule to build two other plants in toke oshima prefecture in western japan is not yet decided. it's expected those facilities together will be able to power over 1500 households. >>> and share prices are actually in the negative now here in tokyo this tuesday morning. the nikkei now in the negative by but less than 1 point at 9697. the broader topix also in the negative at 832. earlier markets were up. market sources say investors were buying shares after the overnight release of better than expected u.s. economic data. however, some institutional investors are selling to lock in profits. >>> and taking a look at cu
softbank says it will build four solar energy plants as it branches into renewable energy ventures. construction of two plants starts next month. one plant is in kyoto, western japan. the other is gunma, near tokyo. the company aims to start operations in july and then sell the energy to power companies. softbank says its station in kyoto will generate enough electricity to support 1,000 households annually. the gunma facility will be able to power 640 households. the schedule to build two...
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this time a lack of energy drove the decision. and with electricity demand expected to skyrocket this summer, japanese are being asked to do their part and dress down. nhk world reports. >> reporter: people here in tokyo's largest business district are dressing a lot more casual these days than compared to ten years ago. that's because of the campaign spearheaded by the government. workers are shedding their jackets and ties, trying to stay comfortable so their offices can save on air conditioning. >> translator: i've seen people in southeast asia are working with no ties and no jackets. japanese have been too conservative until now. >> reporter: but now japan needs to conserve energy. its nuclear network is off line. engineers shut down the last of the country's 50 reactors at the beginning of may for inspection. government leaders ask the nation's seven utility companies to set summer power reduction targets between 5% and 15%. they are also urging businesses and homeowners to cut down on their electricity use. the super cool bi
this time a lack of energy drove the decision. and with electricity demand expected to skyrocket this summer, japanese are being asked to do their part and dress down. nhk world reports. >> reporter: people here in tokyo's largest business district are dressing a lot more casual these days than compared to ten years ago. that's because of the campaign spearheaded by the government. workers are shedding their jackets and ties, trying to stay comfortable so their offices can save on air...
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protectionist policies in the energy and agricultural sectors were among the factors that delayed its entry. >>> executives in japan hope russia's membership will provide them with some new business opportunities. they hope to boost car exports and investment. the global financial crisis prompted the russian government to raise tariffs on imported vehicles three years ago. japanese exports dropped. still, automobiles account for about 60% of the country's exports to russia. russian officials promise they'd will lower import duties on used cars from 35% to 20% by 2019. they say they will cut tariffs on new pas vehic vehicles immediately from 30% to 25%. and they'll cut further, to 15%, in the next seven years. government officials say they will ease restriction foreign companies, stakes in russian firms. but a japanese expert fears russian officials might not honor their obligations. >> if russia breaks the promise, japan and other. wto members need to urge it to keep its pledge to lower import tariffs. >>> he says russian officials could change course if state revenues fall or if memb
protectionist policies in the energy and agricultural sectors were among the factors that delayed its entry. >>> executives in japan hope russia's membership will provide them with some new business opportunities. they hope to boost car exports and investment. the global financial crisis prompted the russian government to raise tariffs on imported vehicles three years ago. japanese exports dropped. still, automobiles account for about 60% of the country's exports to russia. russian...
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maybe you have some energy- saving appliances, like an energy star-rated washer and dryer. but what about your tv? chances are it's on more than your washer, dryer, and kitchen appliances combined. did you know that if half of us in the u.s. replaced our regular tvs with an energy star model, the change would be like shutting down a power plant? you can find the energy star on everything from standard to high def to the largest flat-screen your heart desires. ow that makes sense.
maybe you have some energy- saving appliances, like an energy star-rated washer and dryer. but what about your tv? chances are it's on more than your washer, dryer, and kitchen appliances combined. did you know that if half of us in the u.s. replaced our regular tvs with an energy star model, the change would be like shutting down a power plant? you can find the energy star on everything from standard to high def to the largest flat-screen your heart desires. ow that makes sense.
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. >> are prime minister abe says he and his minister also devote energy to foreign policy. he says they will strengthen diplomatic and security policies. >> translator: we should rebuild our diplomacy to protect our national interests. we are facing many challenges in our relations with china, south korea and even with the united states on which japan's security is based. strengthening japan/ize lie yans is the first step toward rebuilding japan's diplomacy and security. >> abe promised the central government will take the lead in rebuilding disaster-hit regions in northeastern japan, especially fukushima prefecture, home to the damaged nuclear plant. the new prime minister says he will achieve results as soon as possible to redeem the trust of the japanese people. >>> prime minister abe's launched his cabinet tuesday after the top lawmakers elected him to the top job. both houses of parliament elected abe as prime minister, a post he held between 2006 and 2007. abe is the first politician in 64 years to return to the position after resigning. his liberal democrats ruled ja
. >> are prime minister abe says he and his minister also devote energy to foreign policy. he says they will strengthen diplomatic and security policies. >> translator: we should rebuild our diplomacy to protect our national interests. we are facing many challenges in our relations with china, south korea and even with the united states on which japan's security is based. strengthening japan/ize lie yans is the first step toward rebuilding japan's diplomacy and security. >>...
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the government is promoting energy saving, and renewable energy. but for now coal and natural gas have replaced nuclear energy as the main sources of power. >> so, what will happen if government leaders withdraw from this target? >> well, as you know the fight against climate change is a global issue. negotiators from around the world are trying to agree on new climate treaty by 2015. they hope to cover all of the major including emerging economies such as china and india. e experts say if the japanese government weakens its target it will be brought to negotiations. >> what next? >> the new energy policy announced wednesday is still a broad outline. we are still waiting for the details. an expert says government should get more consideration to climate change as they debate energy policy. >> i thin tick itk it's necessa the government to let the people know that both the nuclear policy and the climate change is important and we need to tackle those two issues in a manner. >> government officers say they will finalize their plans on how to reduce e
the government is promoting energy saving, and renewable energy. but for now coal and natural gas have replaced nuclear energy as the main sources of power. >> so, what will happen if government leaders withdraw from this target? >> well, as you know the fight against climate change is a global issue. negotiators from around the world are trying to agree on new climate treaty by 2015. they hope to cover all of the major including emerging economies such as china and india. e experts...
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the fund specializes in renewable energy projects. it saw a surge of inquiries following the fukushima nuclear accident in march. >> translator: it was as if everyone began seeing the energy problem on their own, and investments on this grew triple the pays as before the disaster. >> of the $40 million he needs for the project, 3.8 million comes from state subsidies. succeeded securing the rest of it through the fund, from more than 500 ordinary citizens. when the business gets going, they can expect a yield of 3 to 7%. >> translator: the money carries the sentiments of various people that invested in our project, so we must work hard to live up to their expectations. >> this man lives near the plant and is one of the investors. he grows rice and vegetables using water from the japan alps. he invested about $6400. he has high hopes for the plant's launch. >> if small hydro power plants are built in more villages and towns, they could together generate as much power as conventional large scale plants. >> the investors are spread all ov
the fund specializes in renewable energy projects. it saw a surge of inquiries following the fukushima nuclear accident in march. >> translator: it was as if everyone began seeing the energy problem on their own, and investments on this grew triple the pays as before the disaster. >> of the $40 million he needs for the project, 3.8 million comes from state subsidies. succeeded securing the rest of it through the fund, from more than 500 ordinary citizens. when the business gets...
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. >>> japanese officials are laying out their energy policy to the atomic energy agency. they hope to reach zero reliance on nuclear energy by the 2030s. >> translator: japan will increase its use of green energy to lessen reliance on nuclear power. >> hinting at flexibility over the schedule. he said the road to zero reliance may not be a straight one. japanese officials at a separate meeting told of a regulatory body. the new body, the nuclear regulatory commission, will be largely independent. it will be launched on wednesday. and german chancellor merkel welcomed japan's new stance on energy. >> translator: i hope germany and japan strengthen cooperation and share experiences with each other in introducing renewable energy and conservation. >> germany has already decided to reduce its dependency on nuclear power. the country relies on renewable energy for 20% of its power supply. government officials aim to increase that figure to 35% by 2020. >>> the osprey has been involved in accidents overseas. sources say the officials are debating how much to limit midnight and
. >>> japanese officials are laying out their energy policy to the atomic energy agency. they hope to reach zero reliance on nuclear energy by the 2030s. >> translator: japan will increase its use of green energy to lessen reliance on nuclear power. >> hinting at flexibility over the schedule. he said the road to zero reliance may not be a straight one. japanese officials at a separate meeting told of a regulatory body. the new body, the nuclear regulatory commission, will...
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the second would have nuclear power provide 15% of the country's energy. under the third option, japan would return to the same nuclear power reliance as before the accident. between 20 and 25%. many residents criticize the government officials for how they managed previous hearings. some of the speakers at those meetings stood up in favor of nuclear power. it turns out they were in fact employees of electric utilities. the official change their protocol in fukushima. they banned employees and triple the number of speakers. >> translator: do you need the sort of energy that sacrifices the lives of people that work at the plant? numbers are not what we're talking about here. >> translator: i hope that as much of our intelligence as possible can be used for the development of the best technology for generating renewable natural energy. >> reporter: others asked whether government leaders would even consider the suggestions in making decisions. >> translator: i hope future policy reflects our opinion. >> translator: they are letting us vent frustration. >> re
the second would have nuclear power provide 15% of the country's energy. under the third option, japan would return to the same nuclear power reliance as before the accident. between 20 and 25%. many residents criticize the government officials for how they managed previous hearings. some of the speakers at those meetings stood up in favor of nuclear power. it turns out they were in fact employees of electric utilities. the official change their protocol in fukushima. they banned employees and...
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. >> translator: iran has the right to enrich uranium and generate nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. >> negotiators are trying to find a way t reduce tensions in the persian gulf. but they remain far apart on several key issues including the inspections of some facilities. >>> tokyo stock investors don't know what positions to take thp pethe strong yen and urn certainty in europe are keeping them on the sidelines. the nikkei has just opened this friday. ai uchida joins us now. >> to add to the lack of direction, overnight in new york stocks ended in a mixed picture. the dow jones average turned higher in late trading while some losses in high-tech issues held the nasdaq lower. so let's see how stocks are trading here in tokyo this friday morning. for that we're going to go to ramin mellegard. good morning to you. happy friday. there some are mixed signals from europe as well as the u.s. how are tokyo stocks starting off this morning? >> very good morning, ai. yes, indeed. confusing signals all around really, and from the eu officials saying that they want greece to stay in the euroz
. >> translator: iran has the right to enrich uranium and generate nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. >> negotiators are trying to find a way t reduce tensions in the persian gulf. but they remain far apart on several key issues including the inspections of some facilities. >>> tokyo stock investors don't know what positions to take thp pethe strong yen and urn certainty in europe are keeping them on the sidelines. the nikkei has just opened this friday. ai uchida joins...
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the government's future energy policy will be based on three principles. limiting the operation of any nuclear plant to 40 years. the resumption of operations of plants to only those confirmed to be safe by the nuclear regulatory panel. and no building of new reactors. the draft also says reprocessing plants for spent nuclear fuel in northern japan will continue to operate. it adds that the government will find a location for the final disposal of nuclear waste. >>> subcontractors at the stricken fukushima daiichi nuclear plant are struggling to get regular medical checkups. the health ministry halted subsidies for the checkups last december. that's when the government declared that the plant's reactors had been stabilized. during the depths of the crisis, the ministry designated the fight to bring the reactors under control as emergency work. it said plant workers were at risk from high levels of radiation. a subsidy program for subcontractors was set up to pay for the checkups. the december declaration removed the emergency designation. that disqualified
the government's future energy policy will be based on three principles. limiting the operation of any nuclear plant to 40 years. the resumption of operations of plants to only those confirmed to be safe by the nuclear regulatory panel. and no building of new reactors. the draft also says reprocessing plants for spent nuclear fuel in northern japan will continue to operate. it adds that the government will find a location for the final disposal of nuclear waste. >>> subcontractors at...
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. >>> our lead stories this hour, board members of the international atomic energy agency are urging north korean leaders to follow through on their promises. the new leadership in pyongyang announced last week they'd take steps toward denuclearization in return for food aid. american negotiators are pushing the north koreans to honor their commitments by allowing early monitoring by iaea inspectorses. the u.s. member of the board outlined the detail of the agreement at a meeting in vienna. north korean officials have agreed to halt uranium enrichment temporarily at their nyongbyon nuclear facility. and they say they'll allow iaea inspectors to visit the site. japanese and chinese board members welcomed the agreement. the south korean delegate said the u.n. agency should wait and see if pyongyang will actually carry out what it agreed to do. iaea director general yukiya amano says he'll send a senior official to north korea as soon as officials there agree to meet. >>> military tensions on the korean peninsula are never far away. north korean soldiers have carried out drills in an ap
. >>> our lead stories this hour, board members of the international atomic energy agency are urging north korean leaders to follow through on their promises. the new leadership in pyongyang announced last week they'd take steps toward denuclearization in return for food aid. american negotiators are pushing the north koreans to honor their commitments by allowing early monitoring by iaea inspectorses. the u.s. member of the board outlined the detail of the agreement at a meeting in...
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they've also debated the future use of atomic energy. now there are concerns about the by-product of the nuclear process, highly radioactive waste. nhk has learned top scientist its are going to urge the government to rethink its final disposal plan for this waste. we've obtained a draft proposal by the science council. the government says there are approximately 235,000 containers filled with highly radioactive waste. each one is about a meter long and almost half a meter wide and they weigh half a ton. utilities store them in stainless steel containers. the nuclear waste inside is vitrified liquid so it's esebially solid. because of its dangerous nature it needs to be stored away from people and the environment. the government decided on its final disposal plan 12 years ago. crews would bury the waste deeper than 300 meters underground for tens of thousands of years. but members of the council are questioning that idea. their draft proposal says science has its limits and japan's frequent earthquakes and active volcanos make it difficu
they've also debated the future use of atomic energy. now there are concerns about the by-product of the nuclear process, highly radioactive waste. nhk has learned top scientist its are going to urge the government to rethink its final disposal plan for this waste. we've obtained a draft proposal by the science council. the government says there are approximately 235,000 containers filled with highly radioactive waste. each one is about a meter long and almost half a meter wide and they weigh...
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the international atomic energy agency sent five inspectors to tehran. it's their second visit to the city this year. iranian media reported that the team met with iran's iaea envoy soltanieh. the inspectors were expected to request access to a military facility. they suspect scientists carried out nuclear experiments there. but iranian foreign minister salehi said the inspectors would not be allowed to enter the site. the aiaea delegation will leave the country later in the day. >>> iran's nuclear program will likely be high on the agenda during talks next month between the leaders of the united states and israel. u.s. president barack obama is expected to urge israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu to refrain from using military force against iran. national security adviser tom donilon extended the invitation to netanyahu during a recent visit to israel. the meeting at the white house is scheduled for march 5th. israel accuses iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons and views the country as a threat to its existence. the israeli government has sug
the international atomic energy agency sent five inspectors to tehran. it's their second visit to the city this year. iranian media reported that the team met with iran's iaea envoy soltanieh. the inspectors were expected to request access to a military facility. they suspect scientists carried out nuclear experiments there. but iranian foreign minister salehi said the inspectors would not be allowed to enter the site. the aiaea delegation will leave the country later in the day. >>>...
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this is because power shortages are expected across japan forcing people to save energy and use air conditioning sparingly. food products unveiled their new products designed to beat the sweltering heat. they developed a cup noodle that tastes best when eaten iced. it uses oil that does not get greasy even at low temperatures. you pour a small amount of hot water to soak the noodles and then put in ice cubes before eating. and there's wine that should be served on the rocks. it's a sweeter version, and it's sweeter than memorial ones drunk without ice so the taste does not get so diluted when the ice melts. the food industry is taking advantage of people's increased awareness for power saving by promoting cool food products this summer. >>> people in southern japan are dealing with heavy rain and flooding. residents of the north america and europe are facing severe heat waves. rachel ferguson has the latest in her world weather forecast. >> good morning, catherine. there is certainly a lot to get through, so let's just get started. that heavy rain that's been impacting parts of japan and china i
this is because power shortages are expected across japan forcing people to save energy and use air conditioning sparingly. food products unveiled their new products designed to beat the sweltering heat. they developed a cup noodle that tastes best when eaten iced. it uses oil that does not get greasy even at low temperatures. you pour a small amount of hot water to soak the noodles and then put in ice cubes before eating. and there's wine that should be served on the rocks. it's a sweeter...
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they produce energy when oxygen and hydrogen react. the house produces 30 liters of hot water a day, and more than one kilowatt of electricity, enough for 24 hours. the electricity supplied by the house can power an electric car. any electricity over is sold to the utility company. >> there is absolutely no energy supplied from the outside. so residents can enjoy life without any energy costs. >> on south korea's jeju island, researchers are experimenting with a community of smart homes. in other words, a smart city. houses are connected to a power network controlled by original control center. it monitors how much power the whole city uses. the center also encourages residents to use electricity during hours of low power consumption. the city aims for all households to link to the system within a year. >> from 2015 we will select, seven or eight cities across the country that will implement the smo smart city system the we want to make south korea the global leader in smart cities. >> south korea and government officials have pledged
they produce energy when oxygen and hydrogen react. the house produces 30 liters of hot water a day, and more than one kilowatt of electricity, enough for 24 hours. the electricity supplied by the house can power an electric car. any electricity over is sold to the utility company. >> there is absolutely no energy supplied from the outside. so residents can enjoy life without any energy costs. >> on south korea's jeju island, researchers are experimenting with a community of smart...
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noda is also expected to promote cooperation in energy and other fields. he says he hopes this might lead to talks on the territorial dispute. >>> russian leaders are using the apec sumit to show their focus is now aimed at asia. one thing they can offer the region is substantial reserves of crude oil and natural gas. developing those reserves is helping russia develop its far east. nhk world's yusuke kitamura reports. >> reporter: the crude oil terminal was built three years ago on the outskirts of vladivostok. more than ten large oil tankers come through the port each month. last year, over 15 million tons of crude oil were exported from here to ten countries in the asia-pacific region, including japan, the united states and singapore. there are large oil deposits. most of the crude exported from the terminal originates in this area. during the soviet era, the oil fields of western siberia were the center of russia's oil production. however, after nearly 40 years of productivity, they will soon be depleted. to take their place, production has been steppe
noda is also expected to promote cooperation in energy and other fields. he says he hopes this might lead to talks on the territorial dispute. >>> russian leaders are using the apec sumit to show their focus is now aimed at asia. one thing they can offer the region is substantial reserves of crude oil and natural gas. developing those reserves is helping russia develop its far east. nhk world's yusuke kitamura reports. >> reporter: the crude oil terminal was built three years ago...
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maybe you have some energy- saving appliances, like an energy star-rated washer and dryer. but what about your tv? chances are it's on more than your washer, dryer, and kitchen appliances combined.
maybe you have some energy- saving appliances, like an energy star-rated washer and dryer. but what about your tv? chances are it's on more than your washer, dryer, and kitchen appliances combined.
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nhk asked an atomic energy expert on the meaning of the projection. >> translator: to prevent a disaster, it's important to prepare for the worst case scenario. the projection is meaningful because it gives us a picture of what's likely to happen. >>> japan's two biggest cable television companies plan to integrate their businesses by autumn next year. the group called for tighter discipline and a row view on how american troops are educated on human rights. they also sought faster efforts to realine and downside efforts on u.s. bases in okinawa. >> the armed forces agreement is at least what the people hope for. i hope the government takes our voices into account. >> okinawa police say there's been 100 cases of rape or attempted rape between 1972 amend 2011. 1972 was when the prefecture converted over to japanese rule. massive protests follow the crime. after the latest incident, a rally is being planned for later this month in the city. the two suspects were stationed there. okinawa city officials are announces plans to -- they say they're expecting about 1,500 participants. >>> facebo
nhk asked an atomic energy expert on the meaning of the projection. >> translator: to prevent a disaster, it's important to prepare for the worst case scenario. the projection is meaningful because it gives us a picture of what's likely to happen. >>> japan's two biggest cable television companies plan to integrate their businesses by autumn next year. the group called for tighter discipline and a row view on how american troops are educated on human rights. they also sought...
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it is urging the government to review the energy policy. the panel found that 70% to 80% of respondents think nuclear power should be reduced by 2030. it says this reflects growing public distrust over government decision making on nuclear policy. the panel insists the government provide concrete plans on spent nuclear fuel and promote renewable energy uses. it stressing the importance on continuing discussions on the nation's energy policy. >>> in north eastern japan, one custom is helping disaster survivors deal with a sweltering summer. a report on a cotton robe with the power to heal. >> reporter: it is more than just a robe. it is an expression of glamour and grace. in the prefecture, a crowd of people wearing the robe gathered to see fireworks earlier this month. some of them were wearing donated robes. a man working for a kimono manufacturer in kyoto called out for the donation. people answered. they donated 3,000 in all. >> translator: we hope that wearing the robe will allow the victims of last year's disaster to enjoy themselves a
it is urging the government to review the energy policy. the panel found that 70% to 80% of respondents think nuclear power should be reduced by 2030. it says this reflects growing public distrust over government decision making on nuclear policy. the panel insists the government provide concrete plans on spent nuclear fuel and promote renewable energy uses. it stressing the importance on continuing discussions on the nation's energy policy. >>> in north eastern japan, one custom is...